Now, five months later, the not-hoverboard is officially
available topre-order on
Amazon, with a full
release scheduled for June 29. It’ll set you back $999.

For that premium,
you’ll get a cross between the personal transports that have
become synonymous with theonce-hypedvehicle maker, and the so-called
“hoverboards” that brieflyconquered Western
civilizationmonths
ago.

To that end, the
company has gotten the MiniPro Underwriters
Laboratories’ 2272
electrical and fire safety certification, which is now required
for this class of device to be sold in the US. In other
words, it shouldn’t blow up under your feet.

Beyond that, the
most immediately noticeable difference is that the MiniPro uses a
“knee control bar” to help you steer around, instead of totally
relying on your balancing skills.It’s also bit bigger than most hoverboards,
and works with a companion app to, among other things, let you
control the scooter remotely. Segway says it maxes out at 10
miles per hour.

Yes, all of this
comes at a higher cost than what you'd pay for an old
Swagway — though it's currently cheaper than its usual $1,300
tag. But,you can’t put a
price on not being on fire.